CAS 232
DESKTOP PUBLISHING: INDESIGN CS6
3 CREDIT COURSE
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SYLVANIA CAMPUS
No. 22838 12/2012
CAS 232
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CAS 232
DESKTOP PUBLISHING: INDESIGN
SYLVANIA CAMPUS
Prerequisites: Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm highly recommended
Credits:
3 credits: 5 class hours including 1 hour TBA per week (day classes).
Plan on another 4 hours per week outside of class to meet college standards.
Textbooks:
Adobe InDesign CS6 Revealed, Chris Botello
Instructional Packet for CAS 232 InDesign
Supplies:
USB Drive and a notebook or cover for a portfolio
Course Outcomes:
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Utilize and manage features of the desktop publishing software to create publications for business
use.
Use critical thinking skills to independently produce publications.
Use software efficiently and effectively.
Integrate and/or import documents from related software to create effective publications
General Information: InDesign is a self-paced course allowing you to progress at your own rate. You
will be provided with a suggested time schedule to assist you in completing the course. We
recommend you follow this suggested schedule carefully.
This instructional packet is your guide for the course. Always have it available in class so that you are
following proper procedures. Reading your textbook and planning your work out of class will allow
you to maximize the use of your in-class computer time.
This text is organized into 12 chapters; we will be covering the first 10 chapters. You will explore the
many options InDesign provides for creating comprehensive layouts, including formatting text and
body copy, designing display headlines, setting up a document, working with process and nonprocess colors, placing graphics from Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, working with tabs and
tables, and preparing an InDesign layout for output. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create
professional-looking layouts that incorporate illustrations and bitmap graphics as well as
sophisticated presentations of text and typography
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Academic Integrity: You will be asked to sign an Academic Integrity Statement. This agreement
reminds you and your instructor that you will follow the policies of the course and will not share
scored work, including tests with other students.
Attendance: Regular attendance is essential in order to meet all requirements. Your instructor may
have an attendance policy, which will be discussed during the first week of class. Although this
course is designed as self-paced course, your instructor may lecture from time to time to clarify
specific projects and concepts. If you miss these lectures, it will be your responsibility to arrange a
time to meet with your instructor. These lectures will not be repeated individually during class time. In
the business world, it is your responsibility to get to your job and to be there on time. This is also your
responsibility in this classroom.
Time Commitment: This course meets for five hours per week (one hour is TBA). To meet the college
standard of two hours outside of class for each credit, plan to spend an additional six hours per week
in order to complete this course. These additional hours may be completed in the CAS lab, the CRC
lab or on your home computer. The instructor will give your information on CAS lab hours the first
week of class.
Approach to the Course: At the beginning of each chapter in the text is a list of objectives for the
material in the chapter. By the time you complete the unit, you should easily meet each of these
objectives. Each chapter is divided into lessons that provide in-depth conceptual information of the
concepts covered and step-by-step instructions to apply the various concepts.
Progress Record: Each student will receive a folder with the course progress record attached inside.
This progress record is for instructor use only. This progress record lists the assignments to complete
and assignments that will be printed and graded. At the end of each unit are a number of Skill Drills
and Challenge activities. These activities provide additional needed practice at the computer. Many
of the Challenge activities will be scored documents. These will be indicated in bold on the course
progress record. Your packet will also have a copy of the progress record attached at the back of the
packet.
Project Files: Project Files that you will use in the class are accessible from the classroom network.
InDesign files consume a large amount of space on any storage device. It is recommended that you
use the network files as you need them and save the work that is required for the course on your
storage device. If you want to have the data files on your home computer, you can download them
from the CD that is packaged with your textbook.
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Assessment: In order to complete the course and receive credit, you must complete all computer
exercises (self-check), scored documents, theory reviews, two performance tests, two theory tests,
and prepare a portfolio. Your instructor will grade the scored documents by using the Document
Scoring Guide on page 8 of this packet. Your grade will be derived from:
Self-Check
10%
Scored Documents
30%
Theory Chapter Review Tests 10%
Production Tests
40%
Portfolio
10%
If you have not completed the course and have not officially withdrawn or made arrangements with
the instructor for a CIPR grade, you will be given a grade of F. An Incomplete is reserved for the
student who has one test to complete. An Audit or a Pass/No Pass must be discussed within the first
two weeks.
Scored & Self-check Documents: In Chapters 1-10 you will be asked to produce scored and self-check
documents. Scored documents will be graded by your instructor using the Document Scoring Guide
found on page 8 and count for 20% of your final grade. You must complete all of the self-check
documents to receive a grade for the course, but they will not be scored and will count for 10% of
your final grade.
Theory Reviews: You will be completing weekly theory tests, using Desire2Learn that will count for
20% of your grade. These tests will be made up of true/false, matching, multiple choice, and fill in
questions.
Performance Tests: You will also have two performance tests that will be completed using the
computer. You will be asked to produce documents similar to those you have completed in your
weekly assignments. The performance tests will each count 20% toward your final grade.
Portfolio: A portfolio is a sample of the work that has been completed and is required. The portfolio
should include documents that reflect the work completed in the course. Your instructor may give
you further instructions. This portfolio may then be used as a reference guide or a sample of your
work that you may wish to show a future employer. The portfolio makes up 10% of your grade.
Your portfolio will be assessed using the Portfolio Scoring Guide at the back of this packet.
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Document Scoring Guide: Documents that are used in business must be error free and professional
appearing. Because our program is designed to prepare students for the world of work, these same
standards will be used to assess your performance in this class. Documents will be scored according
to the Document Scoring Guide found below:
Accuracy & Appearance
Document Scoring Guide
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Error-Free
No misspelled words
No format errors
Software features
used correctly
All instructions
followed
This document looks
professional in every
way
All graphics correctly
placed and sized
4 points
Usable
 No misspelled words
 Minor error that
does not alter
meaning of
document
 Software features
used correctly
 All instructions
followed
 All graphics
correctly placed and
sized
3 points
Needs Editing
 No misspelled words
 Minor format error
 Software features
used correctly
 An instruction may
be missed
 Graphic not perfectly
placed or sized
2 points
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Unusable
One spelling error
Format errors that
make document
unusable
Software features
not used correctly
Instructions not
followed
Graphic not perfectly
placed or sized
1 point
Study Procedures: In order to complete this course in the term, you will need to attend every class.
Computer classes often take a considerable amount of time. Some units will go rather quickly while
others may take more time. In addition to excellent attendance, the following study procedures are
recommended:
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Read the text material and instructional packet. Always work ahead to be sure you
have read the material that you will be working on in class the next session.
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Complete the exercises and scored documents at the computer. Follow the
instructional packet carefully.
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Complete the Theory Reviews. Please note date availability.
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Final Grade: A letter grade will be issued. It will be based on the following percentages:
Self-check
10%
Scored Documents
30%
Theory Chapter Review Tests 10%
Production Tests
40%
Portfolio
10%
Total
100%
If you prefer a grade of Pass/No Pass or Audit, please let your instructor know during the first two
weeks of the quarter.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
OSD Statement: The Computer Applications and Office Systems Department, in conjunction with the
Disability Services will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical and learning
disabilities. It is the responsibility of students with special needs to discuss this with their instructor
within the first week of class. Accommodations are not retroactive, but begin when the instructor
receives the Approved Academic Accommodations form from the student. To request academic
accommodations for a disability, please contact a counselor in the Disability Services office on any
PCC campus. Office locations, phone numbers and additional information can be located on the
Disability Service's Web site: www.pcc.edu/resources/disability
Viruses
Whenever you use a computer system, there is a risk that viruses may infect your data disks. Every
effort is made to eliminate viruses from our classrooms; however, no system that is used as frequently
as this one can remain totally virus free. You may want to make a backup disk of the data files needed
for your course and use one disk on your home computer and one in the CAS classrooms.
Be sure to practice safe computing at home and at work. Install virus-protection software on your
home system.
The CAS/OS Department accepts no responsibility for viruses
transferred to your data disk or to another system.
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Reference Sheet
Accessing Data from the Network: To access data from the network do the following steps.
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Double click on the Data Folder icon on the desktop (screen)
Select Data on ‘Syllnwfs01’ (T)
Double click on the CAS 232 Folder
Select the file that you want to access.
Select OK
Instructions for Copying Data to Student Disks
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Insert USB Drive
Double click on the Data Folder icon on the desktop (screen).
Copy the CAS 232 folder icon to your USB device.
Working in the Sylvania Student Computing Center (SCC) Library 1st Floor.
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Each year, students need to complete an online orientation on any computer at a Student
Computing Center or PCC library to establish a lab login. This is the same login and password
students will use for GoPrint printing. Only currently enrolled students are eligible to take the
orientation and create a login. Before you can use the CRC computers, you must complete a CRC
orientation. Each term, students will need to re-activate their accounts using the "Update
Account" button on the screen. Once activated, the SCC account is valid for the SCC and library at
any PCC campus for the duration of the term.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You can use the Adobe Video Workshop to start learning about any application you’re interested in, whether
you own it or not. The Video Workshop shares expertise from across Adobe and the Adobe community you
will learn tasks, tips, and tricks from leading designers, developers, and Adobe experts. There are introductory
videos for new users, and more experienced users can find videos on new features and key techniques. Many
videos show you how to use Adobe applications together
When you start the Video Workshop, you choose exactly the products and topics you want to learn. You can
see details about each video to help focus your learning path. Each video covers a single subject and typically
runs about 3 to 5 minutes. Many videos come with an illustrated tutorial and source files, so you can print out
detailed steps and try the tasks on your own. To access the video workshops, press the Ctrl key and click on
the link below.
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop
Once you open the
program and see this
screen. Choose “New
Features” to explore the
workspace and layout
information. The New
Features area is an
excellent resource for
reviewing concepts and
screen layout tools for
each chapter.
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WEEK 1
Chapter 1 – Exploring the InDesign Workspace
STARTING INDESIGN
Start InDesign by selecting Start on your Desktop then going to Programs, Adobe, and InDesign CS6.
MATCHING FONTS AND PRINTERS
When you open a publication that has been created on another computer warning messages relating to
printers and fonts may appear. If a warning message relates to a printer, just click Continue. Accept the
suggested Font substitutions, by clicking OK. You may also see a reference to updating links. Press OK until
you can see the document.
USING THE INDESIGN MENU BAR
InDesign CS6 includes a menu bar that contains buttons for many of the functions used frequently in InDesign.
Move your mouse along the toolbar to view the purpose of each of the buttons.
WORKING WITH PANEL
Panels are used constantly in InDesign documents. Study the various figures in Chapter 1 of the text carefully
to learn the name, appearance, and description of each of the tools included on the Tool’s panel. Each tool is
associated with a specific pointer shape.
FILE MANAGEMENT
You will need to create a folder for each chapter. Many documents you create may not be completed
immediately. Please save all documents as instructed. It is highly recommended that you save frequently when
using this program. If you are not sure if you should save the document, ask your instructor.
PC VS. MAC
Many of the instructions will have both the Mac and PC versions of InDesign commands. If you are using a Mac
at home, you would choose the Mac instructions. You should be able to open both types of files in either
format as long as the InDesign version is CS6.
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DOCUMENT SETTINGS
The page layout measurements for the documents in this book are given in inches, not points or picas. In
order to follow these exercises, it is important that the horizontal and vertical ruler units are set to inches. To
verify this, click Edit (Win) or InDesign (Mac) on the menu bar, point to Preferences, and then click Units &
Increments. Data files that you open may be set using picas. You will need to convert these files prior to
beginning the exercise.
SAVING YOUR FILES
As previously stated, create folders for each chapter and save your assignments in the respective folder. Save
your assignments with your last name and the file name provided. For example in Chapter 2, Lesson Two, the
assignment you submit would be labeled: last name min-pin intro.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK
Include your last name and the document name at the bottom of every document that you print to be sure
that the work you remove from the printer is yours. In InDesign select the type tool and click at the bottom of
the page. Key your last name and the document name. Please position the box so it is at the bottom of the
page.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS
The self-check assignments are to be completed in each lesson. When you complete these documents, you
should review your work and compare them to the documents in your text. Save them to the appropriate
Chapter and label them with your last name and file name provided. The Self-check assignments are worth 10%
of your grade.
SCORED DOCUMENTS
Each Chapter will have scored documents for you to complete. These documents will be graded using the
Document Scoring Guide. Save them to the appropriate Chapter and label them with your last name and file
name provided. The Scored Documents are worth 30% of your grade.
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WEEK 1
Chapter 1– Getting to know InDesign
ASSIGNMENTS
Each chapter is organized by Lessons, Skill Reviews, and Projects. Read the instructions for each section carefully
to determine when you will submit exercises. Some of the Skill Reviews and Projects are combined to create one
document. The course progress record will list the documents that need to be submitted.
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Read Chapter 1, Getting to Know InDesign pages 1-2 – 1.3. Before you begin working on documents
with InDesign, you should familiarize yourself with the program’s default settings, and how to open
and arrange the panels you will use most often. You can customize InDesign to suit the
requirements of the publications you produce or the tasks you do most frequently, as well as your
personal taste. By doing so, you can create a work environment that’s both productive and
comfortable. In this chapter, you will explore the workspace and tools including the various palettes.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS
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Read and complete Lesson 1, Explore the InDesign Workspace, pages 1-4 – 1-8 to familiarize you with
the InDesign workspace and tool. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 1-9 – 111. In step 2 on page 1-9, you will navigate to the InDesign Data Files provided on the CD included with
your textbook. You will also find the data files on the T drive on the CAS classroom computers. Select
Chapter 1, and choose the file ID 1-1.indd.
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Read and complete Lesson 2, View and Modify Page Elements, pages 1-12 – 1-16 where you will
explore various methods for changing magnification of your document. Complete the step by step
hands on exercises found on pages 1-17 – 1-23.
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Read and complete Lesson 3, Navigate Through a Document, pages 1-24 – 1-25 where you will use
various methods for viewing individual pages and navigate through a multiple page document.
Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 1-26 – 1-27.
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Read and complete Lesson 4, Work with Objects and Smart Guides, pages 1-28 – 1-30 where you will
work and become familiar with objects and Smart Guides. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 1-31 – 37. Please note that on page 1-31, step one you should open ID 1-2
instead of ID 1-1.
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SCORED DOCUMENTS
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Complete the Skill Review, pages 1-38 – 1-42. Complete all steps. Nothing will be submitted.
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Complete Project Builder 1 on page 1-44. Take a screen shot*, save as instructed and submit for
review.
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Grouping & Docking Panels— Screen Shot 46. Create a screen shot of the completed assignment
following the directions provided and label it as Screen Shot 46.
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Complete Project Builder 2, page 1-45. Complete all steps, save as instructed and submit for review.
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Viewing a Document—Screen Shot 47
Complete the Design Project, page 1-46. Complete all steps, save as instructed and submit for review.
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Squares and Targets
PRINT SCREEN INSTRUCTIONS:
*With the assignment on your screen, press the Print Screen button (usually found at the top right of your
keyboard). This will place a copy of your screen on the clipboard. Open Word and press the Paste button. Save
the document as instructed.
THEORY REVIEW
 Chapter 1- The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn. To access Desire2Learn:
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Log in to MyPCC.
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On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.
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Click on the Desire2Learn link and follow the prompts.
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Select CAS232 – Instructor’s Name (Campus)
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On the blue navigation bar select Content and then choose the appropriate weekly Chapter Review
under Assessments.
Please note date availability.
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WEEK 2
Chapter 2– Working with Text
ASSIGNMENTS
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Read Chapter 2, Working with Text, pages 2-2 -2-3. There are four main elements of any layout: text,
color, illustration, and imagery. This chapter will focus on working with text.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS
 Read and complete Lesson 1, Format Text, pages 2-4 – 2-7 to familiarize you with the Character panel
and various keyboard commands to modify text attributes. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 2-8 – 2-11. In step 1 on page 2-8, you will navigate to the InDesign Data Files.
Select Chapter 2, and choose the file ID 2-1.indd. Save as Min-Pin Intro. Save for next lesson.
 Read and complete Lesson 2, Format Paragraphs, pages 2-12 – 2-15 to familiarize you with the
Paragraph panel and various keyboard commands to modify paragraph attributes. Complete the step
by step hands on exercises found on pages 2-16 – 2-19. Save and submit
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Min-Pin Intro
 Read and complete Lesson 3, Create and Apply Styles, pages 2-20 – 2-21 where you will use the
Character Styles and Paragraph Styles panels to create and apply styles to text. Complete the step by
step hands on exercises found on pages 2-22 – 2-25. Save and submit
 Jake’s Diner
 Read and complete Lesson 4, Edit Text, pages 2-26 – 2-27 where you will use the Find/Change and
Check Spelling commands to edit the text of a document. Complete the step by step hands on exercises
found on page 2-28, and page 2-29. Save and submit
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Final Edit
 Read and complete Lesson 5, Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists, pages 2-30 – 2-31 where you will
create bulleted and numbered lists, then change the typeface of the numbers. Complete the step by
step hands on exercises found on page 2-32, and page 2-33. Save and submit
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SCORED DOCUMENTS
 Complete the Skill Review on pages 2-34 – 2-37. Save as instructed and submit the following
documents for review:
 Independence
 Toy Breeds
 Declaration Edit
 Chapter 2
 Complete Project Builder 1 on page 2-38. Save as instructed and submit for review.
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Drop Cap Modifications
 Complete Project Builder 2 on page 2-39. Save as instructed and submit for review.
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Hanging Indents
THEORY REVIEW
 Chapter 2- The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn. To access Desire2Learn:
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Log in to MyPCC.
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On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.
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Click on the Desire2Learn link and follow the prompts.
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Select CAS232 –Instructor’s Name (Campus)
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On the blue navigation bar select Content and then choose the appropriate weekly Chapter Review
under Assessments.
Please note date availability.
Chapter 3– Setting up a Document
ASSIGNMENTS
 Read Chapter 3, Setting up a Document, pages 3-2 -3-3. All of the basic principles and features that
Adobe InDesign offers for setting up a new document will be explored in this chapter including master
pages.
MASTER PAGES
Master pages are background template pages that allow you to create a style and apply it to any
other page in your document. They most commonly contain things like background graphics, logos,
page numbers, headers, and footers. Masters can also have multiple layers and can contain any kind
of graphic or text object you want to have repeated on your pages.
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You can create as many masters as you want by clicking New Master on the Pages palette menu. By
default, master pages are named for the letters of the alphabet starting with the letter A. You can
change the name of the master at any time by clicking Master Options on the Pages palette menu.
 Read and complete Lesson 1, Creating a New Document – and Set Up a New Master Page, pages 3-4 – 311 to create a new document, position guides on a master page and create a placeholder for a
headline. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 3-12 – 3-23. Save but don't
submit as last name Setup. Continued in Lesson 2.
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WEEK 3
Chapter 3– Setting up a Document continued
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
ASSIGNMENTS
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS
 Read and complete Lesson 2, Create Text on Master Pages, pages 3-24 – 3-27 where you will position
two headlines on a master page, create automatic page numbering and create two new master pages.
Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 3-28 – 3-33. Save and continue through
Lesson 3.
 Read and complete Lesson 3, Applying Master Pages to Document Pages, pages 3-34 – 3-35 where you
will apply master pages to document pages. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on
pages 3-36 – 3-37. Save and continue through Lesson 4.
 Read and complete Lesson 4, Modify Master Pages and Document Pages, page 3-38 – 3-39 where you
will modify master pages, override master items, and detach master items. Complete the step-by-step
hands on exercises found on pages 3-40 to 3-43. Save and submit
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Setup
 Read and complete Lesson 5, Place and Thread Text, page 3-44 – 3-47 where you will place text, thread
text from frame to frame then view text threads. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found
on pages 3-48 – 3-51. Save as Wraps and Sections and continue through Lesson 6.
 Read and complete Lesson 6, Create New Sections and Wrap Text, page 3-52 – 3-53 where you will
create two different numbering sections and create two text wraps around graphics frames. Complete
the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 3-54 – 3-57. Save and submit
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Wraps and Sections
SCORED DOCUMENTS
 Complete the Skill Review on pages 3-58 – 3-61. Save as instructed and submit the following documents
for review:
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Skills Review
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 Complete Project Builder 1 on page 3-62. Save as instructed and submit for review.
Project Builder – On page 3-62. Save as instructed and submit for review.
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Newsletter
 Complete Project Builder 2 on page 3-63. Save as instructed and submit for review.
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Bulletin Layout
THEORY REVIEW
 Chapter 3 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.
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On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.
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Please note date availability.
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WEEK 4
Chapter 4– Working with Frames
ASSIGNMENTS
 Read Chapter 4, Working with Frames, pages 4-2 -4-3. Objects positioned on a page are positioned in
text or graphics frames. You will explore basic options for frames, how to manipulate the stacking
order, the specifics of placing graphics and much more.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS
 Read and complete Lesson 1, Align and Distribute Objects on a Page, pages 4-4 – 4-11 you will explore
various techniques for positioning objects in specific locations on the document page. Complete the
step by step hands on exercises found on pages 4-12 – 4-19. Save and submit
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Orientation
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Alignment
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Distribution
 Read and complete Lesson 2, Stack and Layer Objects, pages 4-20 – 4-23 where you will use commands
to manipulate the stacking order of objects on the page as well as use the Layers panel to control
how objects are layered. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 4-24 – 4-31.
Save and submit
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Stack and Layer
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Layers Intro
 Read and complete Lesson 3, Work with Graphics Frames, pages 4-32 – 4-37 where you will create
graphics frames, resize them, and manipulate graphics that you import into them. Complete the
step by step hands on exercises found on pages 4-38 – 4-45. Save and submit as
 Flowers
 Read and complete Lesson 4, Work with Text Frames, pages 4-46 – 48 where you will explore options
for auto flowing text through a document. You will also learn how to add column breaks to text.
Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 4-49 – 4-53. Save and submit as
 Autoflow
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SCORED DOCUMENTS
 Complete the Skill Review on pages 4-54– 4-59. Save as instructed and submit the following documents
for review:
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Dog Days
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Dog Days Part 2
 Complete Project Builder 1 on page 4-60. Save as instructed and submit for review.
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Checkerboard
 Complete Design Project on page 4-62. Save as instructed and submit for review.
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Four Leg Wrap
THEORY REVIEW
 Chapter 4 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.
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On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.
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Please note date availability.
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WEEK 5
Chapter 5– Working with Color
ASSIGNMENTS
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Read Chapter 5, Working with Color, pages 5-2 - 5-3. InDesign has many methods for creating and
applying color. The Swatches panel allows you to create new colors, and you will learn several tips
and tricks for applying color quickly. You will also have the opportunity to easily mix colors and
modify the color of selected objects by using the Color panel.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS
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Read and complete Lesson 1, Work with Process Colors, pages 5-4 – 5-7 you will create new process
colors and a tint swatch. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 5-8 – 5-11. Save
Oahu Magazine Cover. Do not submit.
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Read and complete Lesson 2, Applying Color, pages 5-12 – 5-17 where you will explore various
techniques for applying and modifying color swatches. Complete the step by step hands on exercises
found on pages 5-18 – 5-23. Continue with Oahu Magazine Cover. Do not submit.
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Read and complete Lesson 3, Work with Spot Colors, pages 5-24 – 5-25 where you will create and
apply spot colors, and import graphics that contain spot color. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 5-26 – 5-29. Save and submit
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Oahu Magazine Cover
Read and complete Lesson 4, Work with Gradients, pages 5-30 – 5-32 where you will create gradients
and explore options for applying them to frames. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found
on pages 5-33 – 5-37. Save and submit

Making the Gradient
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SCORED DOCUMENTS


Complete the Skill Review on pages 5-38 – 5-39. Save as instructed. Submit the following documents
for review:

LAB Cover

Gradient Skills Review
Complete Project Builder 1 on page 5-40. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Complete Project Builder 2 on page 5-41. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Process Colors
Two Color Cover
Complete Design Project on page 5-42. Save as instructed and submit for review.

Concentric Circle Gradient
THEORY REVIEW

Chapter 5 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.

On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.

Please note date availability.
Performance Test 1
Fill out a test request form for Performance Test I. These test requests are located in your classroom.
Be sure you include the test number (Graded Project I), the name of the course CAS 232 InDesign,
and the name of your instructor, as well as test date and time. Leave the test request in the
classroom the day before you want to take the test – do not leave it in your folder.
You will be asked to produce documents similar to those you have completed in Chapters 1-4. You
will have 90 minutes to complete this test.
Documents will be assessed using the Document Scoring Guide (found on page 6 of
this packet). To determine a grade, your documents will be assigned a number of
points as indicated below:
Error-Free = 4 points
Usable = 3 points
Needs Editing = 2 points
Unusable = 1 point
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WEEK 6
Chapter 6– Placing and Linking Graphics
ASSIGNMENTS

Read Chapter 6, Working with Placed Images, pages 6-2 -6-3. InDesign offers numerous options for
importing graphics from other applications. You will learn how to place multiple images quickly and
easily, using the standard Place command in InDesign Mini Bridge feature. You will also explore the
Links panel which is a great resource for managing the relationship between your InDesign
document and the imported files. Finally, you will learn about libraries which is another great
feature for managing your work with imported graphics.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS

Read and complete Lesson 1, Place Multiple Graphics, pages 6-4 to 6-7 you will use the Place
command and the Mini Bridge panel to place multiple images into a layout. Complete the step by
step hands on exercises found on pages 6-8 to 6-11. Save and submit


Read and complete Lesson 2, Use the Links Panel, pages 6-12 – 6-16 you will use the Links panel to
manage links to imported graphics. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 6-17
– 6-19. Save and submit


Update Links
Read and complete Lesson 3, Explore Image Resolution Issues pages 6-20 – 6-22 where you will learn
about effective image resolution in an InDesign layout and how to modify image resolution in Adobe
Photoshop. The assignment on pages 6-23-6-25 is completed in Photoshop - you may skip this if you
do not have Photoshop. If you do have Photoshop, save and submit


Multiple Placements.
Update Links
Read and complete Lesson 4, Place Vector Graphics, pages 6-26 – 6-28 where you will place vector
graphics in InDesign, resize them, and then choose display performance settings. Complete the step
by step hands on exercises found on pages 6-29 – 6-31. Save as Min-Pin Graphics. Do not submit.
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
Read and complete Lesson 5, Interface InDesign with Photoshop, pages 6-32 – 6-35 where you will
work with placed images and load clipping paths and alpha channels. Complete the step by step
hands on exercises found on pages 6-36 – 6-41. Submit as
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
Min Pin Graphics
Read and complete Lesson 64, Use Libraries, pages 6-42 – 6-43 where you will create a library to
store the graphics you’ve placed in the document, and then use them in another document.
Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 6-44 – 6-45. Save and submit

Min Pin Library

Library Test
SCORED DOCUMENTS

Complete the Skill Review on pages 6-46 – 6-50. Save as instructed. Submit the following documents
for review:

Program Cover

Susan’s Library – Create a screen shot of the library panel to submit; save the document as
Susan's Library.

Complete Project Builder 1 on page 6-49. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Snowball
Complete Design Project on page 6-51. Save as instructed and submit for review.

Lab Cover
THEORY REVIEW
 Chapter 6 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.

On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.

Please note date availability.
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WEEK 7
Chapter 7– Creating Graphics
ASSIGNMENTS

Read Chapter 7, Creating Graphics, pages 7-2 -7-3. In addition to being a sophisticated layout
program, InDesign offers a creative graphics program. You will explore In Design’s features for
drawing and creating graphics by learning about the Pen Tool, the Rectangle, Ellipse, and Polygon
Tools. The more you practice using these tools the quicker and more proficient you will become.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS

Read and complete Lesson 1, Using the Pen Tool, pages 7-4 – 7-8 you will the pen tool to create a
complex vector graphic. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 7-9 – 7-13. Save
and submit

Halloween Witch

Read and complete Lesson 2, Reshape Frames and Apply Stroke Effects, pages 7-14 – 7-17 where you
will use the Pen Tool to reshape frames and create stroke effects including dashed line patterns.
Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 7-18 – 7-21. Save Halloween Invitation. Do
not submit.

Read and complete Lesson 3, Work with Polygons and Compound Paths, pages 7-22 – 7-23 where you
will work with polygons and use them to create compound paths and anchored objects. Complete
the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 7-24 – 7-27. Continue with Halloween Invitation.
Do not submit.

Read and complete Lesson 4, Work with Advanced Text Features, Corner Effects, and Drop Shadows,
pages 7-28 – 7-29 where you will position type on a line, convert type to outlines, and apply drop
shadows and corner effects to graphics. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages
7-30 – 7-31. Save and submit

Halloween Invitation
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SCORED DOCUMENTS

Complete the Skill Review on pages 7-32 – 7-33. Save as instructed. Submit the following documents
for review:


Complete Project Builder 1 on page 7-34. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Black Cat
Complete Project Builder 2 on page 7-35. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Garden Party
Lagoon
Complete Design Project on page 7-36. Save as instructed and submit for review.

Bull’s Eye
THEORY REVIEW

Chapter 7 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.

On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.

Please note date availability.
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WEEK 8
Chapter 8– Working with Effects
ASSIGNMENTS

Read Chapter 8, Working with Effects and Advanced Techniques, pages 8-2 -8-3. The Effects panel
provides the ability to apply blending modes, working with transparency, as well as other commands
allowing you to manipulate the appearance of graphics. This chapter allows you to try out some of
the more complex and exotic options.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
Self-check Assignments

Read and complete Lesson 1, Use the Pathfinder Panel, pages 8-4 - 8-5 where you will use the
pathfinder panel to create complex shapes from overlapping objects. Complete the step by step
hands on exercises found on pages 8-6 - 8-9. Save and submit

Add & Subtract

Intersect & Minus Back

Read and complete Lesson 2, Create New Stroke Styles, pages 8-10 - 8-11 where you will use the New
Style dialog box to create new stroke styles. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on
pages 8-12 - 8-15. Save and submit
Custom Strokes

Read and complete Lesson 3, Incorporate Gridify Behavior, pages 8-16 - 8-17 where you will use
keypad inputs to create multiple frames in grid formats in one move. Complete the step by step
hands on exercises found on pages 8-18 - 8-21. Save and submit

Gridify

Place Gun Gridified

Gridify Text Frames

Super Step & Repeat
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 Read and complete Lesson 4, Work with Nested Styles, pages 8-22 - 8-24 where you will use nested
styles to format a block of text. Complete the step-by-step hands on exercises found on pages 8-25 8-27. Save and submit

Nested Styles

Read and complete Lesson 5, Apply Live Corner Effects, pages 8-28 - 8-29 where you will use Live
Corner Effects to change the appearance of corners on frames. Complete the step-by-step hands on
exercises found on pages 8-30 - 8-33. Save as Advanced Techniques. Do Not Submit.

Read and complete Lesson 6, Work with Effects and Object Styles, pages 8-34 - 8-37 where you will
apply various effects to type and objects, and you'll use the Object Styles panel and the New Object
Styles dialog box to format and apply object styles to types and frames. Complete the step-by-step
hands on exercises found on pages 8-38 - 8-48. Save and submit


Read and complete Lesson 7, Work with Multiple Page Sizes, pages 8-50 - 8-51 where you will specify
three different page sizes in one document. Complete the step-by-step hands on exercises found on
pages 8-52 - 8-53. Save and submit


Advanced Techniques
Multiple Page Sizes
Read and complete Lesson 8, Design with Multiple Documents, pages 8-54 - 8-55 where you will
explore various options for working with multiple documents. Complete the step-by-step hands on
exercises found on pages 8-56 - 8-65. Save and submit

iPadV and iPadHLinked
Scored Documents

Complete Project Builder 1 on page 8-74. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Complete Project Builder 2 on page 8-75. Save as instructed and submit for review.


Weird
Vignette
Complete Design Project on page 8-76. Save as instructed and submit for review.

Granny Warhol
 Using only the colors available in the Swatches panel, colorize each of the four graphics differently.
 For the first graphic, experiment with changing the color of the light areas and select one to save.
 For the second graphic, experiment with changing the color of the dark areas and select one to
save.
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 For the third graphic, apply one effect from the Effects submenu in the Object menu.
 For the fourth graphic, apply a different effect from the Effects submenu.
 Insert a text box on the last two graphics with the Effect name/style you applied.
THEORY REVIEW
 Chapter 8 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.

Under Course Tools on the left, choose Assessments and choose the appropriate Chapter Review.
Follow On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.

Please note date availability.
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WEEK 9
Chapter 9– Working with Tabs and Tables
ASSIGNMENTS

Read Chapter 9, Working with Tabs and Tables, pages 9-2 - 9-3. The Table panel and menu in
InDesign provide excellent options for creating charts and tables quickly and easily. The Tabs dialog
box allows you to position text at specific horizontal locations within a text frame as well as
determining placement.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS

Read and complete Lesson 1, Work with Tabs, pages 9-4 - 9-8 you will use the Tabs dialog box to
position text at specific horizontal positions within a frame. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 9-9 – 9-13. Save and submit.

Tabs

Read and complete Lesson 2, Create and Format a Table, pages 9-14 - 9-18 where you will create a
table and apply fills and strokes. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages 9-19 - 923. Save as Table. Do not submit.

Read and complete Lesson 3, Format Text in a Table, pages 9-24 - 9-26 where you will explore
options for formatting and positioning text within tables. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 9-27 - 9-28. Save and submit Table. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 9-29 - 9-31. Save but do not submit Table Complete.

Read and complete Lesson 4, Place Graphics in a Table, pages 9-32 – 9-31 where you will insert
graphics into table cells using the Place command and the Copy and Paste commands. Complete the
step by step hands on exercises found on pages 9-34 - 9-35. Save and submit

Table Complete
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SCORED DOCUMENTS

Complete the Skill Review on pages 9-36 - 9-37. Save as instructed. Submit the following documents
for review:


Complete Project Builder 2 on page 9-41 Save as instructed and submit for review.


Tab Review
Contest Rules
Complete Portfolio Project on page 9-43. Follow the instructions to create Holiday Chart as given on
page 9-43. In addition, use your critical thinking skills to apply the following as you complete the
chart:




You decide the font style and size.
Apply a light fill color of your choice to the chart.
Set tabs appropriately and apply leaders of your choice.
Apply an underline to the column headings row.
Save and submit

Holiday Chart
THEORY REVIEW

Chapter 9 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.

Under Course Tools on the left, choose Assessments and choose the appropriate Chapter
Review. Follow On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to
Desire2Learn.

Please note date availability.
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WEEK 10
Chapter 10– Making Books, Tables of Contents and Indexes
ASSIGNMENTS

Read Chapter 10, Making Books, Tables of Contents and Indexes, pages 10-2 - 10-3. In Design’s Book
feature allows you to combine and collate separate documents into one book with continuous
pagination. The Book panel allows you to reorganize your work which will automatically repaginate
with every change. In addition, InDesign features automatic table of contents and indexing with a
click of a button.
SAVE ALL ASSIGNMENTS WITH YOUR LAST NAME AND FILE NAME.
IDENTIFY YOUR WORK.
SELF-CHECK ASSIGNMENTS

Read and complete Lesson 1, Create a Book File, pages 10-4 - 10-5 where you will create a book file
and add documents to create a book. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on pages
10-6 - 10-7. Save Dog Breeds. Do not submit.

Read and complete Lesson 2, Organize a Book, pages 10-8 - 10-9 where you will modify both the
order and the page range of documents in the Book panel. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 10-10 - 10-11. Continue with Dog Breeds. Do not submit.

Read and complete Lesson 3, Create a Table of Contents, pages 10-12 - 10-15 where you will create a
table of contents based on the documents in the book file. Complete the step by step hands on
exercises found on pages 10-16 - 10-21. Continue with Dog Breeds. Do not submit.

Read and complete Lesson 4, Create an Index, pages 10-22 - 10-25 where you will create an index
based on the documents in the book file. Complete the step by step hands on exercises found on
pages 10-26 - 10-30. Save and submit

Herding Breeds

Hound Breeds

Sport Breeds

Toy Breeds

Dog Breeds Book

TOC

Index
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SCORED DOCUMENTS


Complete the Skill Review on pages 10-31 - 10-33. Save as instructed. Submit the following documents
for review:

Create a book file—Dinner Recipes Book, Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts, Soups

Create a table of contents—Recipes TOC

Create an index—Recipes Index
Complete Design Project on page 10-36. Save as instructed and submit for review.

TOC Redesign
THEORY REVIEW

Chapter 10 - The Theory Review for each chapter can be found in Desire2Learn.

On the MyPCC Home Tab under Quick Links, you will find a link to Desire2Learn.

Please note date availability.
Performance Test 2
Fill out a test request form for Performance Test 2. These test requests are located in your
classroom. Be sure you include the test number (Graded Project 2), the name of the
course CAS 232 InDesign, and the name of your instructor, as well as test date and time.
Leave the test request in the classroom the day before you want to take the test – do not
leave it in your folder.

You will be asked to produce documents similar to those you have completed in Chapters
6-10. You will have 90 minutes to complete this test.
Documents will be assessed using the Document Scoring Guide (found on page 6 of this
packet). To determine a grade, your documents will be assigned a number of points as
indicated below:
Error-Free = 4 points
Usable = 3 points
Needs Editing = 2 points
Unusable = 1 point
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Portfolio
Select Documents to place in your portfolio. Review all the documents you completed in the course. Select
six to nine sample documents that display the type of work you have completed.
For each document, write a short paragraph that describes what InDesign features were used to
create these documents.
Your final portfolio should be left with your instructor to score. The Portfolio Scoring Guide will be
used to evaluate your portfolio. You may want to score your portfolio first.
Portfolio Scoring Guide
Excellent
Good
Adequate
Needs Improvement
 Professional presentation
 Documents placed in
presentation folder or
notebook
 All documents without
error and correctly
formatted
 Selected documents show
full range of work
 Error-free summary
explaining why document
was selected and what
features used
 Summary is thorough but
concise
 Word processing or
InDesign used
 Professional presentation
 Documents placed in
presentation folder or
notebook
 All documents without
error and correctly
formatted
 Selected documents show
full range of work
 Summary explaining why
document was selected
and what features used
 Word processing used
 Most documents without
error and correctly
formatted
 Documents placed in
separate file folder or
binder
 Selected documents show
full range of work
 Summary explaining why
document was selected or
what features used
 Documents presented
with no thought to
appearance
 Several errors in accuracy
or format
 Documents selected do
not show full range of
work
 Documents clipped
together but not placed in
folder
 No summary explaining
why document was used
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
Congratulations on completing this course. If you are interested in taking additional computer applications
courses, talk with your instructor for recommendations or make an advising appointment with a CAS
instructor. The Computer Applications Systems Department offers several computer classes at various levels
to prepare you for the technology used in today’s business world.
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CAS 232 InDesign CS5
Student Progress Record
Week 1 - Chapter 1
Week 5 - Continued
Attendance/Academic Integrity Statements
Week 9 - Chapter 9
Skills Review LAB Cover
Lesson 1 Tabs
Grad. Skills Review
Project Builder 1
Screen Shot 46*
Project Builder 1 Screen Shot 63
Project Builder 2
Screen Shot 47
Project Builder 2 2 Color Cover
Design Project
Squares & Targets
Theory Review
Performance Test 1
Lesson 1 Min-Pin Intro/Cont.
Week 6 - Chapter 6
Lesson 1 Multiple Placements
Lesson 3 Jake's Diner
Lesson 2 Update Links
Lesson 4 Final Edit
Lesson 3 Read Only
Lesson 5 TOC
Lesson 4 Min Pin Graphics/Cont.
Toy Breeds
Theory Review
Project Builder 2 Contest Rules
Theory Review
Week 10 - Chapter 10
Lesson 1 Dog Breeds/No Print
Lesson 6 Min Pin Library
Lesson 2 Dog Breeds/No Print
Library Test
Lesson 3 Dog Breeds/No Print
Skills Review Program Cover
Lesson 4 Dog Breeds
Susan's Library Screen Shot
Project Builder 1 Drop Cap Mod
Project Builder 2 Hanging Indents
Skills Review Tab Review
Lesson 5 Min Pin Graphics
Declaration Edit
Chapter 2
Table Complete/No Print
Lesson 4 Table Complete
Group Project Holiday Chart
Lesson 2 Min-Pin Intro
Skills Review Independence
Lesson 3 Table
Design Project Concentric Circle Grad
Theory Review
Week 2 - Chapter 2
Lesson 2 Table/No Print
TOC
Project Builder 1 Snowball
Index
Design Project Lab cover
Chapter 3
Skills Review Dinner Recipes
Theory Review
Lesson 1 Setup/Continue
Recipes Index
Week 3 - Chapter 3 Continued
Lesson 2 Continued
Lesson 1 Halloween Witch
Lesson 2 Halloween Invitation/No Print
Lesson 3 Continued
Lesson 3 Halloween Invitation/No Print
Lesson 4 Complete/Submit
Lesson 4 Halloween Invitation
Lesson 5 Wraps and Sections/Cont.
Lesson 6 Complete/Submit
Skills Review Skills Review
Project Builder 1 Newsletter
Theory Review
Project Builder 2 Lagoon
Theory Review
Week 8 - Chapter 8
Intersect and Minus Back
Lesson 2 Custom Strokes
Distribution
Lesson 3 Gridify
Layers Intro
Lesson 3 Flowers
Lesson 4 Autoflow
Skills Review Dog Days
Dog Days Part 2
Project Builder 1 Checkerboard
Design Project Four Leg Wrap
Theory Review
Week 5 - Chapter 5
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Final Grade
Design Project Bull's Eye
Alignment
Lesson 2 Stack & Layer
Oahu Mag Cover/No Print
Oahu Mag Cover/No Print
Oahu Mag Cover
Making the Gradient
InDesign CS6/CAS 232
Performance Test 2
Skills Review Garden Party
Lesson 1 Add and Subtract
Lesson 1 Orientation
Design Project TOC Redesign
Theory Review
Project Builder 1 Black Cat
Project Builder 2 Bulletin Layout
Week 4 - Chapter 4
Recipes TOC
Week 7 - Chapter 7
Self Check
10%
Scored Docs
30%
Theory Test
10%
Production Tests
40%
Portfolio
10%
Place Gun Gridified
Gridify Text Frames
Super Step and Repeat
Final Grade:
Lesson 4 Nested Styles
Lesson 5 Advanced Techniques
Lesson 6 Advanced Techniques/Complete
Lesson 7 Multiple Page Sizes
Lesson 8 iPadV
iPadHLinked
Project Builder 1 Weird
Project Builder 2 Vignette
Group Project Granny Warhol
Theory Review
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